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HourTime Show Watch Podcast Episode 17
Like the new graphic? Finally you get something to look at each time I announce a new episode of the podcast. In the 17th installment of HourTime, we talk about the new Casio PAW 5000 (analog Pathfinder) watch, and go over styles of watch collecting, and tips on how to …
Armin Strom One Week Earth Baselworld Preview
Housing an ultra-exclusive movement - the very first made entirely in the Armin Strom workshop and boasting a 7-day power reserve - the One Week collection embodies the brand's high level of excellence. The movement is partially engraved, chamfered and hand-polished in the …
Ulysse Nardin Moonstruck Watch
This is the newest celestial watch from Ulysse Nardin. Announced about a year ago, I wanted to wait until closer to when you might be able to get one before discussing it. I believe that it is the most polished and refined of their celestial watches yet - even though it is …
Sneak Peak At The Unreleased MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt: What In The World Are They Up To?
Few brands make news when they release images of a new watch, let alone just some images of the movement. MB&F, however, happens to be one that does. At this point, you have seen the HM1, the HM2, and the HM3, and in high-definition, we might add. Today, however, we get …
MB&F HOROLOGICAL MACHINE NUMBER 4 "THUNDERBOLT" Sneak Peek into the engine of the HM4
In July 2010 MB&F will unveil its most radical Machine to date: The HM4 - Horological Machine No4 - "Thunderbolt".As this image of the Engine of "Thunderbolt" reveals, Horological Machine No4 will feature a calibre that is a complete departure from any watch movement known …
The Hands of Time - 25 Year Anniversary of the AHCI Académie Horlogère Des Créateurs Indépendants
The Hands of Time, by watchmaker Peter Speake-Marin and watch journalist Ian Skellern, celebrates the 25th anniversary of the AHCI by chronicling the academy’s history and providing biographies and photographs of 31 current members. The members include some of the …
MB&F Unveils upcoming HM4 Thunderbolt Engine
Maximilian Busser, the founder of MB&F, has just sent me the first photos of the newest MB&F watch engine which will power the Horological Machine No4 (HM4). It will be available for viewing, next week, during Baselworld 2010. The MB&F HM4 Thunderbolt timepiece is scheduled …
Baselworld 2010: Veloci-T Gent
Tissot wristwatch inspired by high-speed racing for automobile fans Watchmaking specialist Tissot's latest product is the Veloci-T Gent. With the play-on-words of "velocity," the watch is obviously going for a speed theme, and it says it specifically crafted the...
Baselworld 2010: Urwerk's farewell 103T product, the Mexican Fireleg
Watchmaker Urwerk showcases one of its final products as it prepares to shut down operations on one of its biggest watch lines One of the most creative watch designers in the industry, Urwerk, is going to stop production of...
Baselworld 2010: Time Explorator (With Dinosaur Fossils)
New piece from Louis Moinet includes actual fossilized dinosaur bones Sure, put all the diamonds and rubies and sapphires and gold that you can onto a watch. It'll look nice and all that, but how about something a little...
TAG Heuer Pendulum Movement Unveiled
Three weeks ago Calibre 11 brought you the first image of the Pendulum movement- or at least the “pendulum” part of the movement. Here for the first time is a sketch of the entire movement- you can see the elements shown in the last image just below the TAG Heuer logo. …
BaselWorld 2010: 12 Faces of Time: Book Signings with Watchmakers
Already ordered your copy of 12 Faces of Time? Either if you did or are planning to, make sure to visit the book signing sessions in BaselWorld! When: Saturday, March 20 and Sunday, March 21 at 14 h / 2:00 pm Where: Messeplatz, directly in front of Hall 1.0, in the book hut …
Rolex GTG and the SAHH 2010 Report
Last weekend was one with a busy watch schedule. My wife is so happy with me Friday evening, I attended a Rolex get-together, arranged by authorized Rolex dealer Schaap ~ Citroen. On Saturday I attended the SAHH (Salon Amsterdam de la Haute Horlogerie) to look at all the …
Ulysse Nardin El Toro Watch
Struck by the Moonstruck? Ulysse Nardin Moonstruck watch that is. I don't even know if I have published my article on the Moonstruck watch yet. I am shamelessly behind on publishing articles. I will get to the Moonstruck watch soon even though that is a model from last …
Baselworld Preview Urwerk UR-103T Mexican Fireleg
The 103 collection is celebrating its 7th and final anniversary as Urwerk will be shutting down its production at the end of the year. As Martin Frei says, "Our 103 collection is entering its seventh year. It has reached its maturity and fullness. It was Urwerk's first …
Hourtime Podcast Episode 17 – Collecting Tips
In this episode the boys talk about the upcoming Basel show and offer some tips on collecting. Download MP3 Subscribe in iTunes
Happy Hour Timepiece… with a secret!
You say that alcohol is your only friend? And you need a nice watch to wear while drinking it? The Happy Hour Timepiece is for you. While the watch itself is pretty standard – a quartz analog movement next to a Chinese LCD movement in a rectangular case – the buckle of the …
A Nameless Object of Desire: The LeCoultre Reference E 2644 Chronograph
Here's a tip. If you ever start a watch company, give all of your watches a name. Those models that have names, whether it be Submariner, Speedmaster, Polaris, Navitimer, or anything else, stand out amidst the dozens of nameless models that we find each and every day. If …
MB&F Horological Machine Watches Hands-On
Back in January, while in Geneva, I got to happily molest the entire collection of MB&F watches. Those lovely Horological Machines were willing participants, and I fondled them with care and admiration. I think the biggest question I got to answer for myself was "are these …
Baselworld Preview Altanus Elite Sport
Altanus will be releasing this quartz chronograph with slide rule bezel at Baseworld next week. I was really surprised when I saw the price on this one. It looks like a great entry-level watch. A sporty model guaranteed to make an impact has now been added to Altanus' …
